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OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
SANTA ANA, CALIFORNIA
JULY 16, 2012
CLOSED SESSION MEETING
CALLED TO ORDER POLICE COMMUNITY ROOM
60 CIVIC CENTER PLAZA
SANTA ANA, CA
5:25 P.M.
ATTENDANCE COUNCILMEMBERS Present:
MIGUEL PULIDO, Mayor
CLAUDIA ALVAREZ, Mayor Pro Tern
P. DAVID BENAVIDES
MICHELE MARTINEZ
VINCENT F. SARMIENTO
SAL TINAJERO
COUNCILMEMBERS Absent:
CARLOS BUSTAMANTE
STAFF Present:
PAUL M. WALTERS, City Manager
SONIA R. CARVALHO, City Attorney
MARIA D. HUIZAR, Clerk of the Council
PUBLIC COMMENTS -
• Rob Cook, opined that Measure D matter (Madrid v. Huizar) replaced the two (2)
four-year term; did not vote yes on issue since he does not believe in term limits.
COUNCIL RECESSED to Police Chief's Conference Room, 4th Floor, 60 Civic Center
Plaza for Closed Session discussion at 5:28 p.m.
CLOSED SESSION ITEMS
The Brown Act permits legislative bodies to discuss certain matters without members of the public
present. The City Council finds, based on advice from the City Attorney, that discussion in open
session of the following matters will prejudice the position of the City in existing and anticipated
litigation:
1A CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL--EXISTING LITIGATION
pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.9(a)
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Bruce Guy vs. City of Santa Ana, WCAB Case #s ADJ2559431;
ADJ3375759; ADJ4648685; ADJ1908933; ADJ4541734; Case Settlement
Request
Jesus DeLaBarcena vs. City of Santa Ana, WCAB Case # UNASSIGNED;
Case Settlement Request
Department of Toxic Substances Control vs. City of Santa Ana, HWCA
Docket 2011-4049; Enforcement Order Settlement Request
Gerald Peebler, et al. vs. State of California Department of Finance et al.,
Superior Court of Sacramento, Case #34-2012-80001172-CU-WM-GDS.
Max Madrid vs. Maria Huizar, in her capacity as City Clerk for the City of
Santa Ana, Case No. 00581679*
*Mayor Pro Tern Alvarez and Clerk of the Council Huizar recused
themselves from discussion of the matter and left the Conference Room at
5:39 p.m.
CLOSED SESSION REPORT - See Item 19A for Report.
ADJOURNED THE CLOSED SESSION MEETING AT 6:30 P.M. AND CONVENED TO
THE REGULAR OPEN MEETING
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OPEN SESSION MEETING
CALLED TO ORDER POLICE COMMUNITY ROOM
60 CIVIC CENTER PLAZA
SANTA ANA, CA
6:37 P.M.
ATTENDANCE COUNCILMEMBERS Present:
MIGUEL PULIDO, Mayor
CLAUDIA ALVAREZ, Mayor Pro Tern
P. DAVID BENAVIDES
MICHELE MARTINEZ
VINCENT F. SARMIENTO
SAL TINAJERO
COUNCILMEMBERS Absent:
CARLOS BUSTAMANTE
STAFF Present:
PAUL M. WALTERS, City Manager
SONIA R. CARVALHO, City Attorney
MARIA D. HUIZAR, Clerk of the Council
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE Mayor Pulido
CLOSED SESSION REPORT
City Attorney Carvalho reported on items on the Closed Session Agenda. See Agenda
Item 19A for report.
PUBLIC COMMENT
• Bill Cunningham, spoke on the recent tragedy regarding the premature death of
Osmara Meza and the Santa Ana Police Foundation's assistance; noted that over
250 donations have been made and encouraged others to make a pledge. Also,
invited all to upcoming Open House.
• Glen Stroud, resident of Riverview Neighborhood Association, opined that
challenging Measure D is again voter intent.
• Manuel Pena, requested the City Council re-establish the Hispanic Affairs
Committee that was previously headed by Jose Vargas; suggested monthly
meetings and partnership with the Police Department.
• Steve Ray, representative of the "Save Our Orchard Coalition", report progress,
entered into negotiations with owners; fundraising efforts underway, incorporating as
"Old Orchard Conservancy" and filing official documents with State and Federal
governments
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• Herb Rose, disestablishment of PBID, thanked Councilmember Tinajero and Mayor
Pro Tern Alvarez for support of disestablishment; would like to make note of the
recent report by the Grand Jury; does not support destruction of records; and urged
the City Council not to approve Agenda Item 19D.
o Mayor Pulido noted that Item 19D would be continued for 2 weeks.
• Barbara DesRochers, owner of Country Garden Caterers, opined that PBID illegally
established; Grand Jury also concerned with establishment.
• David Hoen, commented on pending lawsuit on Measure D; opined that voter intent
was not to reset the clock; if debatable, then rescind Measure.
• Laura Garibay, member of SACReD, urged the City Council to consider Sunshine
Ordinance; would increase transparency, accountability and community involvement;
requested meeting with Mayor.
• Jose Moreno, President of Los Amigos, urged the City Council to adopt Sunshine
Ordinance to increase public confidence in local government and quality of life.
• Jeannie Gillett, representative of "Save Our Orchard Coalition", has been working on
saving property since February, 2012; also supports Sunshine Ordinance that would
allow for inclusionary provisions on projects such as the Sexlinger project.
• Mayra Mejia, representative of Latino Health Access and working with SACReD to
support Sunshine Ordinance; many needs in the community especially open space,
would allow for better participation in decision-making process.
• Daisy Gonzalez, representative of the Kennedy Commission, spoke in support of
Sunshine Ordinance, urged the City Council to adopt version as close to proposed
ordinance as possible.
• Alicia Acuna, concerned with maintenance of City parks.
• Bobi Keenan, resident of Washington Square, opined that Measure D's intent was
four additional years to Councilmembers; opined that Max Madrid should be
removed from the Board of Parks and Recreation for suing the City.
• Jose Guadalupe Mata, coordinator of Los Amigos de Santa Ana, urged the City to
re-establish the "Somos Hispanos" office that was headed by former Police Officer
Jose Vargas; also submitted complaint letter to Mayor Pro Tern Alvarez on
residential concerns in the Ward 5 area.
• Tish Leon, spoke in opposition to lawsuit filed regarding Measure D; supports
Sunshine Ordinance that will help with transparency and re-establish representation
and trust.
• Sam Romero, supports recent report by the Grand Jury on PBID; urged the City
Council to disestablish and stop funding Downtown Inc.
• Fina Chaves, thanked Councilmember Tinajero for supporting Mayor Pro Tern
Alvarez with disestablishment of PBID.
• George Garcia, expressed concern with public safety and recent shootings; also
spoke on fraudulent advertising by some businesses.
• Cesar Medina, represents Los Amigos de Santa Ana, supports "Asuntos Hispanos"
(Hispanic Affairs); recommends the City Council open up office again to address
violence.
• Claudia Arellanes, thanked Councilmember Tinajero and Mayor Pro Tern Alvarez for
supporting disestablishment of PBID.
• Jeff Dickman, resident of historic French Park, spoke on voter intent of Measure D to
allow for 3 full-terms; supports Sunshine Ordinance.
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• Francisco Barragan, commented on success of recent Fourth of July celebration at
Centennial Park, supports disestablishment of PBID, Police community office,
Sunshine Ordinance; and spoke on need to follow intent and spirit of the law as it
relates to Measure D.
• Thomas Gordon, noted that the Special Election when voters considered Measure D
cost approximately $170,000.
• Claudio Gallegos, commented on Councilmember Bustamante's current personal
matter; opined that lawsuit on Measure D frivolous and funds used to defend City's
position could be used for park improvements or other services.
CONSENT CALENDAR ITEMS
MOTION: Approve Consent Calendar Items 10A through 25H with the
following modifications:
• Continue consideration of Item 19D to the August 6, 2012 City Council meeting
due to lack of quorum eligible to consider matter;
• Councilmembers Martinez and Benavides requested the transcription of their
Council Comments from the July 2, 2012 be entered into the Minutes of July
16, 2012; Mayor Pro Tern Alvarez requested a copy of the DVD be added to
the Minutes;
• Continue consideration of Item 25H for 30 days (Item was reconsidered and
approved later in the meeting);
• Councilmembers Martinez and Sarmiento abstained on Agenda Item 25A due
to a conflict of interest - campaign contributions;
• Mayor Pro Tern Alvarez requested that the Minutes of July 2, 2012, page 1 be
corrected to reflect asterisk on first matter listed only;
• Mayor Pro Tern Alvarez recorded a "No" vote on Agenda Item 19C; and
• Mayor Pro Tern Alvarez requested an Agenda Item 85A be placed on the
August 6, 2012 Council agenda to discuss the records retention and obsolete
records destruction policy.
MOTION: Martinez SECOND: Sarmiento
VOTE: AYES: Alvarez, Benavides, Martinez, Pulido, Sarmiento,
Tinajero (6)
NOES: None (0)
ABSTAIN: None (0)
ABSENT: Bustamante (1)
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ADMINISTRATIVE MATTERS
MINUTES
10A MINUTES FROM THE REGULAR MEETING OF JULY 2, 2012 - Clerk of
the Council Office
MOTION: Approve corrected Minutes.
MISCELLANEOUS ADMINISTRATION
19A CLOSED SESSION REPORT - City Attorney's Office
MOTION: Approve as follow:
Approve settlement agreement in the amount of $17,000.00 - Bruce Guy
vs. City of Santa Ana, WCAB Case #s ADJ2559431; ADJ3375759;
ADJ4648685; ADJ1908933; ADJ4541734.
Approve settlement - Jesus DeLaBarcena vs. City of Santa Ana WCAB
Case # UNASSIGNED.
Provided direction - Gerald Peebler, et al. vs. State of California
Department of Finance, et al., Superior Court of Sacramento, Case #34-
2012-80001172-CU-WM-GDS.
Authority to settle matter in the amount of $16,800.00 - Department of
Toxic Substances Control vs. City of Santa Ana, HWCA Docket 2011-
4049; Enforcement Order Settlement Request.
Authorize the City Attorney's Office to proceed with contracting with Mitch
Abbott of Richards, Watson and Gershon to represent and defend the City
Clerk, up to and including any emergency writ and/or appeals - Max
Madrid vs. Maria Huizar, in her capacity as City Clerk for the City of Santa
Ana, Case No. 00581679.
19B EXCUSED ABSENCES - None
19C DESTRUCTION OF OBSOLETE CITY RECORDS - Finance Management
Services
MOTION: Approve the requests for the destruction of obsolete
records from various City departments in accordance with the
retention schedule outlined in City Council Resolution 2006-045.
*Mayor Pro Tern Alvarez recorded a "No" vote on Agenda Item 19C.
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19D DOWNTOWN SANTA ANA COMMUNITY MANAGEMENT DISTRICT
ANNUALREPORT
MOTION: At the request of staff, continue consideration of matter to
the August 6, 2012 City Council Meeting.
BUDGETARY MATTERS
SPECIFICATIONS - PURCHASE OF EQUIPMENT AND SERVICES
MOTION: Award in accordance with Request for Council Action.
(Items 22A through 22C)
22A SPEC. NO. 08-022 - PAINTING SERVICES - Renew the contract with
Solorio, Inc. for a one-year period in an annual amount not to exceed
$95,000 - Finance & Management Services
22B SPEC. NO. 11-049 - MULTI-JET WATER METERS - Renew the contract
with Aqua-Metric Sales Company for a one-year period in an amount not
to exceed $115,000 (Public Works Agency) - Finance & Management
Services
22C SPEC. NO. 12-048 - DESKTOP COMPUTERS AND SERVER
EQUIPMENT - Award a contract to Dell Computer Corporation in an
amount not to exceed $168,300 (Public Works Agency) - Finance &
Management Services
PROJECTS/CHANGE ORDERS
23A CONTRACT AWARD FOR BROADWAY REHABILITATION FROM
ANAHURST PLACE TO FIRST STREET WITH ALL AMERICAN
ASPHALT (PROJECT NOS 116736 AND 116746) - Public Works Agency
MOTION:
1. Award a contract to All American Asphalt, Inc., the lowest
responsible bidder, in accordance with unit bid prices in the
estimated amount of $2,443,348 for construction of the Broadway
Rehabilitation from Anahurst Place to First Street.
2. Approve a Funding Analysis with a total estimated construction
cost of $3,054,000.
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AGREEMENTS
MOTION: Authorize the City Manager and Clerk of the Council to
execute the following agreements, subject to non-substantive
changes approved by the City Manager and City Attorney and/or
actions as noted on the Request for Council Action report. (Item 25A
through 25H)
25A AGMT NO. 2012-156 - HISTORIC PROPERTY PRESERVATION
AGREEMENT NO. 2012-03 - With Corbiz, LLC, property owner, for the
structure located at 217 North Broadway - Planning and Building Agency
*Councilmembers Martinez and Sarmiento abstained due to a conflict of
interest - campaign contributions.
25B AGMT NO. 2012-157 - AMENDMENT - JAIL MANAGEMENT SYSTEM
MAINTENANCE - With Advanced Technology Information Management
Systems (ATIMS) in an amount not to exceed $ 63,400 - Police
Department
25C JANITORIAL SERVICES - Finance & Management Services and Public
Works Agency
• AGMT NO. 2012-158 - AMENDMENT - With Commercial Cleaning
Systems (formerly Pacific Building Care, Inc.) for janitorial services at
the Depot at Santa Ana in an annual amount not to exceed $160,000
for a one-year term. Additionally, include janitorial services at the
Santa Ana Main Library, Newhope Learning Center, Santa Ana PAAL
(Police Athletic & Activity League) program facility and 13 park centers
in an annual amount not to exceed $203,000 for a one-year term.
• AGMT NO. 2012-159 -AMENDMENT -With Bell Building Maintenance
Company for janitorial services at Santa Ana City Hall, Ross Annex,
and Corporate Yard in an amount not to exceed $195,000 for a one-
year term.
25D AGMT NO. 2012-160
PROGRAMMING AND
POWERTEC, Inc., in an
Agency
- AMENDMENT - WATER SYSTEM
ENGINEERING SERVICES - With CPC
amount not to exceed $55,000 - Public Works
25E GRAND AVENUE WIDENING (PROJECT NO 081732) - Public Works
Agency
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• AGMT NO. 2012-161 - With Horton Family Properties LLC, for the
purchase of the property located at 107 North Grand Avenue (APN
398-456-16) in the amount of $342,890.
• AGMT NO. 2012-162 - With Elmer Leroy Benson and Alice M.
Benson, Trustees of the Benson Trust, for the purchase of the property
located at 1225 East Fourth Street (APN 398-385-04) in an amount of
$300,000.
• AGMT NO. 2012-163 - With Roman Catholic Bishop of Orange, for the
purchase of the properties located at 309 and 315 North Grand
Avenue (APNs 398-384-17 and 398-384-01) in an amount of
$178,565.
• AGMT NO. 2012-164 - With Gualterio Lazaro Santos dba Santos
Flowers #2, tenant of the property located at 1221 East First Street
Unit H (APN 398-454-12 and 398-454-13) in an amount of $25,038.
25F AGMT NO. 2012-165 - PARKING CONTROL ENFORCEMENT
SERVICES - With Central Parking System, Inc. for a two-year term, in an
amount not to exceed $410,548.82 annually, with an option to extend the
agreement for three additional two-year terms - Police Department
25G AGMT NO. 2012-166 - YOUTH TRAINING - With the Rancho Santiago
Community College District Corporate Training Institute in an amount of
$27,032 for a one year period expiring June 30, 2013 - Community
Development Agency
25H STREET SWEEPING SERVICES - Continue consideration of matter for
30 days (Item reconsidered and approved later in the meeting).
**END OF CONSENT CALENDAR**
BUSINESS CALENDAR ITEMS
PUBLIC HEARINGS
75A PUBLIC HEARING - ORDINANCE TEMPORARILY DEFERRING
COLLECTION OF DEVELOPMENT IMPACT FEES - Planning and
Building Agency
Legal Notice published in the O.C. Reporter on July 6, 2012.
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Mayor Pulido opened the Public Hearing.
Jeff Dickman concerned with deferring fees, proposed full disclosure on
who receiving benefit. There were no other speakers and the Hearing
closed.
Executive Director of Planning and Building, Jay Trevino, provided
synopsis of program.
Councilmembers Benavides and Sarmiento noted that action would help
stimulate economy and building industry.
MOTION: Place ordinance on second reading and adopt.
ORDINANCE NO. 2835 - ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE
CITY OF SANTA ANA TO TEMPORARILY SUPERSEDE CERTAIN
PROVISIONS OF THE SANTA ANA MUNICIPAL CODE AND TO
PERMIT DEVELOPERS TO DEFER PAYMENT OF CERTAIN
DEVELOPMENT IMPACT FEES
MOTION: Benavides
VOTE: AYES:
NOES:
ABSTAIN:
ABSENT:
AGENDA ITEM RECONSIDERED
SECOND: Sarmiento
Alvarez, Benavides, Martinez, Pulido, Sarmiento,
Tinajero (6)
None (0)
None (0)
Bustamante (1)
25H AGMT NO. 2012-167 - STREET SWEEPING SERVICES - Public Works
Agency
MOTION: Authorize the City Manager and Clerk of the Council to
execute an agreement with Athens Services for an eight-year term, in
an amount not to exceed $801,000 annually, with an option for an
eight-year extension, plus a 10% contingency for unanticipated
services required each annual period.
MOTION: Benavides SECOND: Sarmiento
VOTE: AYES: Alvarez, Benavides, Pulido, Sarmiento, Tinajero
(5)
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NOES: None (0)
ABSTAIN: Martinez (1)
ABSENT: Bustamante (1)
COUNCIL AGENDA ITEMS
Pursuant to Santa Ana Charter Section 411, any member of the City Council may
place items on the City Council Agenda to be considered by the City Council.
85A REFER DISCUSSION OF PROPOSED BALLOT MEASURE
REGARDING AN OVERSIGHT COMMITTEE AND OTHER CHARTER
AND ETHICS RELATED MATTERS TO THE CODE OF CONDUCT AND
ETHICS COMMITTEE (Councilmembers Benavides, Sarmiento, and
Tinajero)
George Collins indicated he has material regarding intent of Measure D
that is available; also commented that consideration of Mayor term limits
had been discussed in the past.
Councilmember Benavides noted that he has received requests from
residents to establish an Oversight Committee.
Councilmember Sarmiento indicated that Council Committee could
consider grievances, salary, political campaign practices and other ethical
concerns currently not addressed in the Charter or Code.
Councilmember Tinajero noted that SACReD proposed different type of
Oversight Commission that is different than what is being proposed.
MOTION: Establish an Ad Hoc Committee comprised of
Councilmembers Benavides, Sarmiento and Tinajero.
MOTION: Sarmiento SECOND: Benavides
VOTE: AYES: Alvarez, Benavides, Martinez, Pulido, Sarmiento,
Tinajero (6)
NOES: None (0)
ABSTAIN: None (0)
ABSENT: Bustamante (1)
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85B DISCUSSION OF POTENTIAL BALLOT MEASURE REGARDING
MAYORAL AND COUNCIL TERM LIMITS (Councilmember Martinez)
Rob Cook, opined that term limits is a failed experiment.
Chris Wilcox, opined that term limits necessary because incumbent
candidates have advantage over other candidates running for same office.
Councilmember Martinez noted that Mayoral term limits would provide for
parity and allow voters to decide if term limits are wanted; Ad Hoc
committee to review language. Also noted that intent of Measure D was
for 12 years total.
Councilmember Benavides indicated that topic was re-occuring discussion
in the past several years.
Councilmember Tinajero indicated that he would not be able to participate
in Ad Hoc Committee due to prior commitments, but applauds efforts to
bring discussion forward.
Councilmember Sarmiento willing to take part in ad hoc committee; ballot
measure would be presented to voters for them to decide.
MOTION: Establish an Ad Hoc Committee comprised of
Councilmembers Benavides, Martinez and Sarmiento.
MOTION: Sarmiento
VOTE: AYES:
NOES:
ABSTAIN:
ABSENT:
WORK STUDY SESSION
SECOND: Benavides
Alvarez, Benavides, Martinez, Pulido, Sarmiento,
Tinajero (6)
None (0)
None (0)
Bustamante (1)
WSA CITY HALL OPEN GOVERNMENT AND TRANSPARENCY EFFORTS -
City Manager's Office and Clerk of the Council Office
Building Trust through Transparency
• As part of the City's dedication to increasing open government, we
have made significant strides and made it a top priority.
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• We routinely update the City's website to include press releases on
"hot topics" including: Ward Re-boundary Orange County Fire
Authority "OCFA" Outsourcing, Management Partners Study, etc.
• The City's website provides easy citizen access to pertinent
information such as: City Budget, Council Meeting Agendas and
videos, employee salary information, and making public records
requests.
• Language Assistance - Google translate is available to translate
many of the City's webpages in Spanish, Chinese, Vietnamese,
among many other languages.
City Manager's Office
• City Manager appointed a Public Information Officer "PIO" that is a
point person for media and the community responsible for and
dedicated to providing timely information regarding a variety of City
events and/or inquiries.
• City Manager held numerous neighborhood meetings to discuss
budgetary issues and concerns.
• A web portal was established to seek out ideas and comment on cost
saving ideas.
• Portal still available to make general comments and suggestions on
City related matters.
• Significant number of Press Releases have been sent out recently
and are archived on web.
Clerk of the Council Office
• Significant improvements to the Clerk's Office webpage including:
Live web and broadcast of City Council meetings held in the
Council Chamber and Police Community Room.
Access to City Council Meeting Agendas, agenda reports and
video archive for the past two years.
Public Records Request form on web.
Election nomination information and past election results since
City's incorporation.
Roster of appointed officials and current vacancies (board and
commissions).
Annual calendar of City Council meetings.
"Understanding your City Council meetings" brochure
Agendas to all legislative meetings available upon request and free
of charge via e-mail.
Community Development
Utilize the City website to disseminate information on projects &
programs:
• Job search and placement assistance, industry specific job listings,
case management and workshops, job fairs, on-the-job training
programs
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• Promotion of Enterprise Zone incentives and Workforce Investment
grants and programs
• Business outreach, attraction, retention assistance & resources,
promotion of Foreign Trade Zone
• Rental assistance (Section 8) and other affordable housing options
• Home rehabilitation program information, Neighborhood Stabilization
Programs, Foreclosure Prevention, Homeownership Programs
• Current city events via the Community Calendar including
neighborhood meetings schedule, Com-Link forum information,
`Who to Call' directory
• Public noticing for CDBG & ESG grants, RFQ or RFP application
information, all current agendas and minutes for Community
Redevelopment & Housing Commission, Oversight Board,
Successor Agency and Workforce Investment Board
Finance and Management Services
• City Budgets available for past several years
• Comprehensive Annual Financial Reports are on-line
• On-line payment of Municipal Utility Services (MUS)
• Removal of the on-line payment fee of $3.54 to encourage payment
of MUS bill on-line
• Information regarding application for Business Licenses on the City's
website
• Paramedic Subscription program on the City's website
• Dog License information on the City's website
• In the Works
On-line application of business licenses
Kiosk for payment of business license/MUS/dog licenses/parking
citations
IVR (interactive voice response) system for MUS
Parks and Recreation
Community Contact Forms
Parks and Recreation Agency
• In July 2009, the Agency restructured the Recreation Superintendent
and Recreation Supervisor positions to Community Services
Manager and Community Services Supervisors.
The scope of the duties of these positions was changed so that
more open communication is established with the public. The
City is divided into six areas so that there is one Community
Services Supervisor for each area.
In addition to always being available to answer any parks and
recreation related question from the public, the Community
Services Supervisor implement an outreach effort to regularly
attend Neighborhood Association meetings and provide updates
on park and recreation matters.
• Park planning improvement outreach meetings.
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facilitate ongoing dialogues with the community in their area to
discuss park improvement projects.
assures that park improvement projects are designed and
implemented with sensitivity toward the needs and desires of the
community.
• Examples of recent projects: Willard Intermediate, Garfield
Center, Roosevelt/Walker, Jerome/Monte Vista joint-use
parks and the Pacific Electric (McFadden/Orange) City park.
New 1 mile Class I dedicated bike trail on Flower from
Anton to Sunflower.
Various new parks along the Santa Ana River.
• CTV3 (Government Access Channel 3) and information on websites.
• All of the programming on CTV3, including managing the channel's
bulletin board.
• Several websites provide information on Agency program and
services.
http://www.santa-ana.org/parks/defauIt.asp
http://www.santa-ana.org/library/defauIt.asp
http://www.santa-ana.org/catv/cabletvguide.asp
hftp://www.seedstotreesspotiight.com/
http://www.santaanazoo.org/
Personnel Services
• Salary information for all employees on the website.
• Posted all Labor Contracts on website.
• Posted Job Classification on website.
• Implemented NEOGOV to allow citizens to apply for City jobs on-line
Planning and Building Agency
• PBA Facebook page
• Online property information/property history/permits/inspections and
planning history online
• E-mail information and access to planners and administrative staff
• Online submittal of Code Enforcement Complaints
• Editable.PDF forms/applications on the website
• Electronic zoning map optimized for 8 Yx 11 printing
• Dedicated websites for new projects that include all documents on-
line and a contact phone number for the case planner
• City's zoning ordinance is available on line in searchable format
• Planning staff regularly attends neighborhood association meetings
and community events to provide updates on projects and to get
feedback from residents
• A monthly development activity report is prepared that includes
project description, project status and case planner with contact
information
• Important notices and publications are available in English, Spanish
and Vietnamese. In addition, translation services are available at
Planning workshops and events
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• Enhanced notices for Discretionary Actions:
Larger 8 Yx 11 format
Detailed project description (used to just list the actions)
Project vicinity map included in the notice
Notice of public hearing is posted at the project location as well as
online and in the OC Reporter
Notice includes link to website to view the agenda and staff report
Notice is in English, Spanish and Vietnamese
• Online inspection requests for Building Division allows access 24/7
to request inspections.
• Permit, plan check and inspection history/status are available online
• Applicants are given direct contact information for their inspectors
during the construction process
Police Department
• Public Information Officer dedicated to providing timely information
• Social Media
Facebook
Twitter
Alert OC - Reverse 911
Citizen Observer - Community Outreach
• Mobile application SAPD is in the (Tunes app Store
• Residents can:
• Request city services
• Report Graffiti
• Report Suspicious Persons /Activity
• Link to CrimeMapping.com / Crime Map online
• View the SAPD YouTube Channel
• Download often used forms
• Report crimes and write citizen police reports
• Answer Frequently Asked Questions - FAA's
• The Field Operations District Commander meets with every
Neighborhood Association in the City attending on average at least
meeting a night sometimes 2 (Week Days)
• Offers Community Training Programs
Business Emergency Response Team (Emergency
Preparedness for businesses)
Parent Academy and Teen Academy
• Offers Community Substations
-Westend Area Substation
• Citation Sign-offs
• Car Seat Inspections
• Bike License Issuance
• Police Reporting
• General police questions
• Engages with community groups
• Problem solving for area issues
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Santa Ana Regional Transportation Public Safety Office - Santa
Ana Train Station
• Citation Sign-offs
• Bike License Issuance
• Police Reporting
• General police questions
• Engages with community groups
• Problem solving for area issues
• Acts as public safety hub regarding transportation issues for
all of Orange County
• Allied Agencies:
• Amtrak Police
• Burlington Northern / Santa Fe Police
Public Works Agency
• On the PWA web page, the following is available:
Graffiti Task Force efforts and activities
Santa Ana Transit Vision
Street Construction Projects
Climate Action Plan Vision
• On our PWA web page, we provide links to public notices, press
releases and media links, as well as links to all the major service
functions within PWA (i.e. graffiti removal, sewer maintenance, etc.).
We also publish links to bids we are soliciting.
• PWA publishes a quarterly newspaper called "Santa Ana Green"
which highlights all of the "green" activities and opportunities we
have going on.
• PWA is developing a smart phone app called "My Santa Ana" that
allows residents to report graffiti, pot holes, weeds, etc. and allows
individuals to forward photos and locations remotely via their smart
phone. The app can also provide feedback when the item has been
handled.
• PWA staff regularly attends community meetings to discuss specific
projects or to provide general updates on Public Works activities to
neighborhood associations and groups.
Social Media
• Sign up to receive regular updates through one of our options:
Facebook (over 240 followers)
Twitter (over 100 followers)
Nixie (over 2,300 followers)
CATV3 Streaming Live (Cable channel also available on the
web)
E-News Update
Community Calendar
• Also, don't forget to VOTE! To register or update your voter
information on-line at www.ocvote.com
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Future Efforts
• Open government is a never-ending learning process.
• The City will continue to work to make the City's website more useful
for the public. (Average daily hits is 2,000-2,400)
• We welcome the public's input and will make every effort to
incorporate suggestions.
• To provide comments or suggest additional methods to improve
transparency at City Hall, please contact the City Manager's Office or
use the City's web-portal.
COMMENTS
90A CITY MANAGER'S COMMENTS
City Manager Walters thanked Public Information Officer Gonzalez and
City staff for transparency efforts.
90B CITY COUNCILMEMBER COMMENTS
Councilmember Benavides:
• Invited residents to sign up to receive regular updates on City events;
• Would like to re-establish Hispanic Affairs Department in the Police
Department; and
• Encouraged all to support local businesses and shop in Santa Ana.
Councilmember Martinez:
• Thanked SACReD and other coalitions for desire to participate in the
democratic process and Councilmember Tinajero for proposing
Sunshine Ordinance; thanked City staff for meeting and considering
ordinance; public education academy's may help residents learn about
the government workings;
• Thanked Parks and Recreation Agency for implementing Prescription
Program in the City; monies received would directly benefit Parks
programs; and
• Noted that all Councilmembers elected to represent all Wards.
Mayor Pro Tern Alvarez:
• Stated that lawsuit filed on Measure D for the courts to decide and
receive a fair and impartial decision and application to all
councilmembers; members that have spoken against issue are same
people; and
• Noted commendable experience and public service of Max Madrid;
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• Expressed concerns regarding the Clerk of the Council's opinion
relative to Measure D as received from outside legal counsel; rejected
alternate opinion submitted by Mr. Madrid in May, 2012.
Councilmember Martinez:
• Would not tolerate discourse towards staff.
Councilmember Benavides:
• Indicated that legal opinion by outside Counsel was sought to receive
impartial review and analysis of the matter; requested that same
consideration of forbidding dire conduct of officials apply to staff as
well.
Councilmember Sarmiento:
• Agreed that Measure D has to be addressed by the courts; special
counsel hired due to constitutional rights question being posed by the
lawsuit; and
• Opposed to Councilmembers tactless demeanor towards staff; civility
important to avoid hostile work environment.
Councilmember Tinajero:
• Opined that staff evaluations should be addressed in Closed Session;
Council should be held to same standards as public.
Mayor Pulido:
• Noted he has no position on Measure D; City has duty and obligation
to represent the Clerk of the Council when sued; need quick resolution;
• Urged all members to treat all with respect and self-police.
Mayor Pro Tern Alvarez:
• Conveyed dissatisfaction with Clerk of the Council; disagrees with
notice received relative to hostile work environment.
ADJOURNED- 10:28 P.M. - The next meeting of the City Council is scheduled for
Monday, August 6, 2012 at 5:00 p.m. for the Closed Session
Meeting immediately followed by the Regular Open Business
Meeting at 5:45 p.m. in the Council Chamber, 22 Civic Center
Plaza, Santa Ana, California.
Adjourn in memory of
Osmara Meza and Mike Sokolski
Maria D. Huizar,
Clerk of the Council
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Transcript of Council Comments from the July 2, 2012 City Council Meeting entered into
the record due to portion of the meeting losing quorum.
Councilmember Benavides: Just a couple of items.
• One, yesterday we had a fabulous Independence Day celebration at Centennial
Park a number of you were out there. It was an amazing fireworks show and a great
time for the family, music and celebration. I want to thank the committee that put it
together, the staff who worked diligently on making it happen and the sponsors. We
will be officially doing presentations and recognitions for those folks. But I do want to
thank everybody who was a part of that. Day after tomorrow is Independence Day,
4th of July I want to wish everybody a Happy Birthday to the United States, and I
want to encourage folks to be safe out there with the fireworks and support our local
nonprofits who have the firework stands out there.
• This coming Saturday, a couple things, to make mention, one is in the morning, 9AM
to noon I will be having my monthly community office hours, first Saturday of the
month at the Southwest Senior Center at Jerome Park, there at Center and
McFadden. I want to thank all those that do come out on Saturdays to chat with me
and give me some of their feedback/input, I've met with a number of the individuals
who were here today, both talking about Sunshine Ordinance, about the PBID. Just
want to invite folks and let you know that you have an audience with your
councilmember, there again this coming Saturday the 7th from 9 to noon at the
Southwest Senior Center.
• That same day in the evening, we will be having one, the art walk in the downtown,
all of our art galleries will be open it's a fabulous time to come out and this one is
particularly special because the Santora Building is turning 84, and so there is going
to a 1920s theme party, there will be people dressing up and special music and a
birthday cake. I want to encourage folks you don't want to miss that and dress up in
your Zoot Suits or whatever else theme attire and come on out and have a great
time in our downtown this coming Saturday evening.
• Finally as we talked tonight, we talked about downtown talk about the economy just
in general one of the things that is clearly important is to make sure that we shop in
Santa Ana. Whenever you're thinking about buying groceries, buying shoes,
pumping gas, buying milk whatever it is, do everything you can to make it happen in
Santa Ana so we can benefit from the tax dollars and continue to prcvide great
service to our community. So shop Santa Ana and with that have a great night.
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Councilmember Martinez:
• Thank you Mayor Pro Tern Alvarez. Too bad Councilmember Tinajero left, while I
listened back there for the past hour and a half but with that being said, I do take my
job very seriously and that's why I'm here.
• But my comments are to the folks that are here today here in the audience and to
the residents listening at home. I'm proud to be a resident of the City of Santa Ana
and I'm also proud to be a councilmember for the past six years. I tell that being up
here sometimes is not easy there's a lot of scrutiny but you know what when I signed
up for the job I knew it was coming and I've always stayed my ground I've always
been a person of integrity and I've always done the right thing, always, because
that's who I am, those are my values no one ever has to come to me and ask me to
do something. When its all said and done, Michele will always do the right thing
because I have a conscience and to be quite honest with you, the truth always
reveals itself. Maybe not at the beginning but at one point in time the truth will come
out about people's integrity about people's values. Always, and I always stay true to
that. With that being said whether I'm able to participate or not and I'm going to
leave that up to my City Attorney because that's who we hired to give us advise and
I just want to thank you City Attorney, I think you're doing a fabulous job.
• My next comments, I haven't been able to be here for the past couple of meetings
for comments because I just finished probably one of the toughest races I've ever
had to do and campaign mode. And people say "Michele why did that?" Again
because I care and I love this city and I put myself for the past eight months through
a grueling campaign and I wasn't successful but you know what life sometimes you
win and sometimes you lose. But it doesn't matter how many times you win but it
matters when you lose how you get up. And I tell you I got up with a smile because
know that I dedicated 150% to that job to assuring that I would be able to represent
this city and other cities but it didn't happen. But you know what I'm still here on this
city council and I tell you that I still get up with a smile and even though we're facing
some challenging times,
• and I know that the media is still out there and I think many of you have heard
already and its been all over the news that one of my colleagues has been arrested
and many people don't want to comment but I'm going to comment because its
important and yes it's a private matter having to do with his outside employment it
has nothing to do with the City of Santa Ana and I think its very important that we
note, they are some serious allegations but with that being said we can't comment
on those, we're not the District Attorney, we're the City of Santa Ana, but rightfully so
I believe that its important, I know our PIO earlier spoke to the media, and I know the
media wanted to speak to the councilmembers but I'm saying my comments here
today, I wish Mr. Bustamante the best of luck and his family, but that is a private
matter and I wont comment any further all I do know is that the city needs to move
forward with its business and what happened outside the scope of the city council
has nothing to do with the mayor or council or the City of Santa Ana and I want to
make that very clear.
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• My next issue that I wanted to talk about, and I know it has been since April, since
our Fire Department has transferred to the Orange County Fire Authority and I just
wanted to see maybe at the next Council meeting, Paul, if we could have Mr.
Thomas, Chief Thomas, probably give us an update, just to see how we're doing
especially with 4th of July coming a lot of things are different and I just really think
that we should really get and update and I know that Mr. Benavides sits on the
OCFA board and possibly if he can provide us with and update just so we know
what's going on and that our residents know that we still have the same levels of
service. I know a lot of the phone numbers changed and I need new business cards
because when I called that phone number it was no longer in services but I'm glad
that there was a message that gave us the right number, and we do have the right
numbers online. There've been a lot of changes, a lot of administrative changes that
sometimes may bypass us so sometimes some of these updates are really good for
not only us here on the council and the staff but for the residents. I think its very
important so if we can get that next month that would be great.
• 1 know you've been on the job for over a month now and we still have our vacancy
and I think moving forward with the Chief of Police, what are those next steps,
Manager Walters, and as well we still have these other two positions of Assistant
City Manager, what are the steps that we're going to be taking so that we are able to
inform our residents and we'll be moving forward with the Sunshine Ordinance and
wanting to be more transparent and having open government I think its very
important that we continue to share these kinds of things with our residents at the
end of the day I think if we're able to do that there'll be more trust with our residents
and as I was in the back room hearing the testimony from various people you can
hear the anger, the distrust and I believe it is a new day here in the City of Santa
Ana but change sometimes doesn't happen overnight, we want it to happen very
quickly but I believe that we have great staff here, people that really want to make a
difference and we have to take small steps and I believe that we are taking those
initial steps and when we have our full team I really believe that at the end of the
day when we have the right people to lead this city we have the passion of our
residents we're going to be able to move this city forward and lets stop looking at the
bad things that happened in the city look at the great things and we need to get back
to that. Every time we look at the negative energy, everybody being so upset it just
doesn't get us anywhere. If we talk about the solutions and what we need to do,
what are the steps to get us where we want to get and with those solutions we're
really able to get them done then I think at the end of the day we can meet common
ground. But at this time there's various issues that we're facing that many us even
on this Council we're divided but at the end of the day many of you at home if you're
married with your children sometimes on issues you're divided but we all have the
right to have our opinion and we all have the ability to share that opinion whether its
right or wrong but just as long as we're able to share that and I think that's what
important with the public coming here and addressing the issues that we have that
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they have concerns over the city and vis versa the city council that we may not be on
the same page on certain issues but its ok because at the end of the day we still
need to move forward and some things are going to pass and some things are not.
• 1 just want to end by thanking our residents for continuing to push the limits of this
city, I'm very proud of all of you for really standing tall. When you have an issue
you're calling now you're coming here and you're addressing the issues. For a long
time when I got on this city council in 2007 1 didn't think that I was going to see that
because it was so slow people were just so upset they weren't getting involved
you're starting to see more and more people getting engaged and thank goodness
for media, social media you have Facebook, media outlets that information is being
able to come to your fingertips in seconds and I think its fabulous and its great and
hopefully that we continue to use those tools to provide the information that is
needed for the residents to take action and
• 1 just want to end by wishing all of you a very safe 4th of July and please be safe out
there. And to all the kids, please do not point illegal fireworks at kids or other people,
for people to get injured, having fires we don't need any of that, I think if we can
have a safe 4th of July it would be in the best interest of all our residents -iere in the
City of Santa Ana. Wishing you guys the best of the 4th. Thank You.
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